Example brief
The current state has requests arriving via multiple channels with no single queue, teams manually copying details between systems, managers only seeing the backlog after weekly exports, customers only getting updates when they ask, and compliance evidence being reconstructed after the fact. In the target state, there is one intake queue, data syncs automatically, a live backlog dashboard is available, proactive notifications are sent, and evidence is captured by default. This transformation aims to turn fragmented handoffs into one accountable workflow. The key differences are in how requests are handled, data is managed, and visibility is provided. The target state offers a more streamlined and efficient process.
Render it
Structured intent — create_slide payload
Copy-paste-ready. Renders deterministically (verbatim, no LLM). Add a theme_id for any of the built-in themes — the layout stays identical.
{
"form": "editorial_split",
"variant": "before_after_state",
"headline": "The platform turns fragmented handoffs into one accountable workflow",
"context": "Today vs target state",
"blocks": [],
"data": {
"pairs": [
{
"before": "Requests arrive via email, tickets and account managers - no single queue",
"after": "One intake queue routed by customer, product and SLA"
},
{
"before": "Teams copy details by hand between CRM, ERP and spreadsheets",
"after": "Data syncs automatically across CRM and ERP"
},
{
"before": "Managers see the backlog only after weekly exports",
"after": "Live backlog dashboard with aging and owner",
"emphasis": "primary"
},
{
"before": "Customers get updates only when they ask",
"after": "Proactive notifications at each milestone"
},
{
"before": "Compliance evidence is reconstructed after the fact",
"after": "Evidence log captured by default"
}
],
"before_label": "Today",
"after_label": "Target state"
}
}cURL (REST)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/intent \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"form":"editorial_split","variant":"before_after_state","headline":"The platform turns fragmented handoffs into one accountable workflow","context":"Today vs target state","blocks":[],"data":{"pairs":[{"before":"Requests arrive via email, tickets and account managers - no single queue","after":"One intake queue routed by customer, product and SLA"},{"before":"Teams copy details by hand between CRM, ERP and spreadsheets","after":"Data syncs automatically across CRM and ERP"},{"before":"Managers see the backlog only after weekly exports","after":"Live backlog dashboard with aging and owner","emphasis":"primary"},{"before":"Customers get updates only when they ask","after":"Proactive notifications at each milestone"},{"before":"Compliance evidence is reconstructed after the fact","after":"Evidence log captured by default"}],"before_label":"Today","after_label":"Target state"}}'Related templates
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render the Today vs target state template?
Send a POST to /v1/render/auto with a brief, or call create_slide via MCP with the structured intent shown below. The response includes an editable .pptx, a PDF, and a PNG. $0.05 per slide.
Does an AI write the slide?
No. SlideForge renders deterministically from a structured intent — no LLM draws the slide, so text is never mangled or fabricated. The optional brief path uses a router to pick the pattern, then renders deterministically.
Can I customize the colors and fonts?
Yes. Pass a theme_id to apply a built-in or custom brand theme; the layout stays the same.
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